Keel Laying Ceremony for Dredge DONNELLY Completed by Eastern Shipbuilding Group and USACE
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Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), along with Royal IHC, conducted a keel laying ceremony for the Dredge DONNELLY on January 22, 2026, at ESG's Allanton Facility.
The Medium Class Hopper Dredge has been under construction since April 2025 and will replace the Dredge McFARLAND. The dredge is essential for USACE’s navigation mission and will be operational by Fiscal Year 2028. The design and modular construction are being coordinated with USACE Marine Design Center and Royal IHC.
Feb 11, 2026, 6:05 AM
